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EXPLORE MIAMI | | | | | | | 1200 Anastasia Ave
Coral Gables,
FL
33134
305-445-8066 | | | | | Description: CORAL GABLES. This restaurant is known for having the area's best breakfast, but its vast champagne brunch buffet on Sundays (10am-3pm) presents some tough decisions. Everything is presented so elegantly, you'll want a little bit of it all. How about an omelet made any way you like? Pastas? Sushi? Or even caviar? Afterwards, there's a chocolate fountain and no shortage of sinful dessert offerings. Indeed, no one walks away hungry! Live music complements the meal perfectly, and al fresco seating is available in the tropical courtyard.
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| 1 Lincoln Rd
Miami Beach,
FL
33139
786-276-4033 | | | | | Description: SOUTH BEACH. As polished and gracious as is the Ritz, so is Americana. Dressed in sleek mid-century style and peppered with stainless steel, the restaurant is a beauty. Its menu is just as well composed, if not a little more bold in approach. Classic comfort foods are the kitchen's realm, but they're taken to new heights of invention. As a result, you'll find phyllo fried chicken, lamb cassoulet, braised veal ravioli and Dover sole presented in four different preparations. Steaks with lush sauces of truffles and cognac can also be had, and desserts are similarly delicious. In addition, Sunday brunch is an extensive, spectacular event.
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| 3501 Rickenbacker Cswy
Miami,
FL
33149
305-361-0808 | | | | | Description: KEY BISCAYNE. Come hungry because this seafood stop is sure to fill you up. Large portions and a casual atmosphere make you feel right at home, and menu prices go easy on the pocketbook, too! Order seafood cooked in a variety of ways broiled, blackened, or fried, it's all fresh and succulent. Occasionally on weekends, guests are treated to live music; the location also offers a waterside view. Casual dress.
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| 19088 NE 29th Ave
Aventura,
FL
33180
305-935-2900 | | | | | Description: AVENTURA. This local hotspot has a reputation for serving some of South Florida's finest meals, thanks to Chef Allen Susser's creativity. The seasonal menu borrows from the classic American repertoire and adds exotic Caribbean flair. Seafood is a specialty, as seen in pan-roasted diver scallops with couscous and saffron tomato broth, pistachio-crusted black grouper, and Meyer lemon-roasted Florida shrimp. Colorful decor and solicitous service also contribute to an out-of-this-world dining experience.
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| 1601 Collins Ave
Miami Beach,
FL
33139
305-695-4550 | | | | | Description: SOUTH BEACH. Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse works his signature high-energy, high-profile magic at this Miami outpost. The pale interior offers intermittent points of color, a touch of visual spice not unlike the menu's punches of andouille and hot peppers. Regulars rave about the double-cut pork chop with tamarind glaze, but you'll also adore quail stuffed with oyster dressing, a grilled filet, roasted veal chop or Creole bouillabaisse. Desserts are a rich, satisfying excursion into the likes of bread pudding with whiskey sauce and banana cream pie with caramel sauce. Remember to make reservations well in advance.
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| 11052 Biscayne Blvd
North Miami,
FL
33161
305-893-4211 | | | | | Description: NORTH MIAMI. Floridian influence is reflected in the offerings of this eclectic kitchen, where "chips and dip" refers to an intriguing dish of yucca chips with hot pepper crème, charred onion yogurt and tomato-herb purée. Among other tasty works is the tomato tower, composed of beefsteak tomatoes, sliced prosciutto, goat cheese brulee, roast garlic-pine nut vinaigrette and crispy onion rings. Mains offer creative spins on steak, fish and vegetarian fare. Delicate accents, from stained glass windows to antique décor to custom Italian molding, enhance the beautiful dining room.
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| 112 Ocean Dr
Miami Beach,
FL
33139
305-532-8112 | | | | | Description: SOUTH BEACH. Frequented by an upscale, highly visible clientele, Prime 112 is a steakhouse without compare. Its decor honors the restaurant's historic structure while invigorating it with modern detailing. The menu continues this theme of reconsidered classics. Dry-aged Prime beef arrives sizzling, cooked to your specifications, and topped with a choice of butters or sauces. "Accessories" are sublime: truffled mac and cheese, sautéed forest mushrooms, or even rum-baked sweet plantains. Desserts, too, get stylish attention apple pie is topped with candied walnut streusel, while chocolate pudding cake flaunts Amarene cherries and a dollop of sweet cream.
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| 1 Washington Ave
Miami Beach,
FL
33139
305-673-2800 | | | | | Description: SOUTH BEACH. Join the power brokers at this clubby, traditional steakhouse, which offers sublime outdoor dining on the waterfront, complete with sweeping views of exclusive Fisher Island. Watch cruise ships leaving the Port of Miami as you dig into lemon pepper chicken or grilled salmon. Of course, heartier appetites will yearn for a bite of one of Smith & Wollensky's famous steaks, whether it's filet mignon, English cut prime rib, or grilled sirloin this desire should not be pushed aside. If it's too hot on the lovely deck, enjoy views from the massive picture window inside the dimly lit, upscale interior. Reservations recommended. Business casual attire.
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| "The Original" Shula's Steak House Miami Lakes7601 NW Miami Lakes Dr
Miami Lakes,
FL
33014-6880
305-820-8102 | | | | | Description: MIAMI LAKES. Local sports legend Don Shula, once the coach of the Miami Dolphins, runs this clubby steakhouse, which has some of the most tender and delicious beef in the area. The football theme is evident throughout, with photos, pennants and newspaper clippings on every wall particularly those detailing Shula's 1972 Super Bowl victory. Business groups, families, sports fans and steak lovers of every ilk rave about great cuts like the 48-ounce porterhouse and the tender filet. Try the surf and turf, which includes a succulent 3-pound Maine lobster. If you have any room left, double chocolate cheesecake is a treat. Reservations recommended.
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| 5710 SW 40th St
South Miami,
FL
33155
305-666-1909 | | | | | Description: SOUTH MIAMI. The gourmet sandwiches at this casual local favorite fly out of the shop every weekday a lot of local workers call or fax ahead to get their fix. You can also sit in the simple but pleasant dining room to enjoy your sandwich or salad. Either way, the options are limitless, with numerous gourmet fillings and combinations that can be served on tortillas, baguettes, whole wheat bread or crusty rolls. The menu includes numerous vegetarian combos, like the eggplant Parmesan sandwich, as well as meat-filled classics like turkey and ham and unique favorites like the Bayou chicken wrap. The fresh-baked cookies are a must for dessert.
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